Los Angeles, CA 90040 Weather Alerts

Los Angeles County4:02 PM PDT33.99°N, 118.15°W

Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 7:15 PM Wed·Issued 3:39 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Flood Advisory issued October 21 at 3:39PM PDT until October 21 at 7:15PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

Where: Far southern Los Angeles County in southwestern California...

When: Until 715 PM PDT.

Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.

Additional details: - At 338 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Long Beach, Torrance, Rancho Palos Verdes, Carson, Port of Los Angeles, Rolling Hills, Wilmington, Harbor City, Los Angeles Harbor, Compton, Gardena, Hawthorne, Bellflower, Signal Hill, Lawndale and Paramount. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Areas: Los Angeles, CA

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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